1992 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Granada (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 447 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Ford Granada (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Granada | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Granada | 356 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
